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The Short Way Round – An Idiot Abroad

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Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, the Emmy-winning duo responsible for the classic sitcom "The Office," are behind this eight-episode practical joke-turned-sociology experiment. It features Gervais and Merchant surprising their friend, the close-minded and simple Karl Pilkington, with a trip around the world to visit the Seven Wonders. It's a dream journey for most, but Pilkington has reservations, to say the least, especially considering Gervais and Merchant want him to become "one with the locals" at each stop.

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William Thomas Empire Magazine 10/08/2018
3/5
By now the formula is set...but the pair have fun chemistry, and a sequence where they cameo in a Bollywood production is priceless. Go to Full Review Ryan McGee AV Club 10/08/2018
By putting so much interesting subtext onscreen, then refusing to actually engage with it on anything besides a surface level, An Idiot Abroad is a missed opportunity. Go to Full Review Sam Wollaston Guardian 10/08/2018
It's really about Karl and Warwick. And it's great. Go to Full Review Brad Oswald Winnipeg Free Press 10/09/2018
As long as Pilkington remains - or remains able to portray - the titular idiot, he'll be a worthy guide and companion for couch-bound dreamers looking for a decidedly uncomfortable kind of travel adventure. Go to Full Review Kelly West CinemaBlend 10/08/2018
Warwick Davis is an excellent addition to this series...Karl is true to form in his uncertain approach to whatever adventure awaits, while Davis compliments that with his own perspective and encouragement. Go to Full Review Ian Hyland Daily Mail (UK) 10/08/2018
Despite my initial fears that this looked like the sort of unwelcome meddling that could kill off a brilliant TV show for good, I have to accept that Gervais may have known what he was doing all along. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Karl Pilkington

Host

Warwick Davis

Host

Ricky Gervais

Self

Luke Campbell

Voice

Richard Yee

Self

Luke Campbell

Director

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 30, 2012 Venice and Macedonia Karl Pilkington's got company this time around - film and TV star Warwick Davis; following in the footsteps of Marco Polo, the odd couple start off in Venice. Details Episode 2 Aired Dec 7, 2012 India Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant send their best friend on a global voyage of discovery. Details Episode 3 Aired Dec 14, 2012 The Short Way Around: China It's the final leg of the journey as Karl and Warwick prepare to make their way to China; a surprise awaits. Details

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Season Info

Director
Luke Campbell, Richard Yee, Benjamin Green
Executive Producer
Ricky Gervais, Celia Taylor, Krishnendu Majumdar, Richard Yee
Network
SKYSHO
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Comedy, Travel
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Nov 30, 2012